Ryan Christopher Shafer

Ryan Christopher Shafer entered this world at 10:00 p.m. on April 28, 1979 in Dallas, Texas. On Tuesday, September 13, 2016, God recalled Ryan to join him in Heaven. Ryan passed away peacefully in his sleep at 37 years young.

Ryan graduated from Highland Park Highland School, then Southern Methodist University with a B.B.A. in Real Estate Finance and minor in History. He maintained many close friendships from high school and his Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Upon graduation, he worked in real estate development in Dallas. Ryan had a talent for computers and software development and a passion for movies, particularly Star Wars, James Cameron, and all science fiction. Ryan had a kind heart, deeply loved his family and friends, and more than anything in the world, adored his 6-year old twin daughters, Olivia and Claire.

Ryan is survived by family members in Dallas: parents, Jana and Steve; siblings Drew, Stephanie and Amanda; two daughters and their mother, Toni; many members of his extended family; and numerous friends.

Ryan will be buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Cemetery in Dallas. On Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 3:30 p.m., a memorial service and reception will be held at Highland Park United Methodist Church; 3300 Mockingbird Lane; Dallas, Texas 75205.

Memorial donations may be made in Ryan's name to Highland Park United Methodist Church.

We will miss Ryan with all our hearts.

Arrangements under the direction of Sparkman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Richardson, TX.